Mohs & GI Procedure Room Renovation
San Diego, CA · Healthcare · Client: Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center

Professional Engineering Services - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Technology, Fire Protection
Astral Engineers P.C. provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, and fire protection engineering services from concept through construction administration. The practice delivers high-quality designs and studies for federal government agencies, healthcare, education, defense, and commercial clients nationwide.
GSA MAS Contract - Valid through 2042
Eric DeSplinterCEO, Principal Engineer
Ryan ShawPlumbing Engineering Manager
James LessardElectrical Engineering Manager
Delivering engineered solutions for complex climate and central utility needs, focusing on high-efficiency thermal comfort, ventilation, and energy utilization.
Customized, packaged, and modular air handling systems engineered for specific climate and indoor air quality requirements.
Design of central chilled water and heating water systems for large facility footprints and campus infrastructure.
Variable refrigerant flow designs offering decentralized zoning and flexible thermal control.
Industrial and institutional steam generation and distribution systems designed for process and heating needs.
Integration of energy management systems and controls to automate facility HVAC operations.
Computer-aided energy simulation to analyze building performance and identify conservation opportunities.
Designing robust power distribution networks and custom lighting environments optimized for performance and reliability across facilities.
Comprehensive design of high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
Standby generator and emergency power supply integration for continuous business and life safety operations.
Aesthetic and energy-efficient lighting layouts tailored to specific spatial and occupancy needs.
Detailed calculation and mapping of light levels to ensure safety, performance, and code compliance.
Automated control solutions designed to reduce energy waste and integrate with building management systems.
Simulation and modeling of power utilization to meet green building standards and maximize system efficiency.
Providing tailored fluid and gas distribution designs, from high-purity laboratory gases to complex storm and sanitary drainage infrastructure.
Potable water piping, heating, and booster pump systems designed to deliver safe, pressurized water throughout buildings.
Reliable gravity and pumped wastewater removal systems with engineered venting to control pressure and odors.
Rainwater management designs including roof drains, overflow piping, and site drainage coordination.
Piping networks for natural gas and propane distribution to support heating, generation, and commercial appliances.
Certified distribution networks for oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and clinical vacuum systems.
High-purity specialized gas distribution tailored for research, chemical, and testing environments.
Design of deionized and reverse osmosis water generation and circulation systems for clinical or processing needs.
Integrating low-voltage communication, safety, and operational technology to enable smart, secure, and connected spaces.
Custom commercial and institutional media setups including video distribution, presentation systems, and acoustic interfaces.
Designing future-proof copper and fiber data backbones to support enterprise information networks.
Deployment plans for internet protocol-based voice and communication systems integrated with client networks.
Unified access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems custom-fit to facility vulnerabilities.
Specialized communication backbones supporting nurse call, patient monitoring, and clinical alerts.
Developing sophisticated life safety and suppression strategies to safeguard building occupants, assets, and operations.
Standard water-based fire suppression piping for climate-controlled buildings.
Suppression systems designed to protect unheated structures subject to freezing temperatures.
Interlocked dry systems engineered to prevent accidental water discharge in sensitive spaces.
Detailed computer simulations of water flow and pressure to guarantee adequate sprinkler coverage.
Structural reinforcement of piping networks to withstand earthquake forces and maintain operational readiness.
Engineering active and passive smoke management systems to preserve exit paths during fire events.
Design of automated alarm networks, manual pulls, and emergency voice notification systems.
Electrical calculations for alarm and life safety circuits to ensure reliable power over long cable runs.
Supporting clients from initial evaluation through construction execution, ensuring technical alignment and rigorous quality control.
Physical inspections of physical plants to evaluate system life span and generate deferred maintenance budgets.
Pre-project analyses of physical, electrical, or structural constraints to determine viable paths forward.
Early conceptual phase design establishing raw mechanical, electrical, and plumbing routing parameters.
Refining schematic layout choices into fully integrated, dimensioned layout drawings.
Generating fully detailed engineering drawings and written specifications required for local permitting and contracting.
Technical support during active construction, including site observations, submittal processing, and response to field issues.
Phased long-term engineering strategies to support future growth or utility upgrades for physical plant facilities.
Rigorous third-party reviews of engineering drawings to confirm safety, code compliance, and cost efficiency.
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